Deep-Fried Plantain Recipe
Ingredients
| Green plantain | ||
| Ice water | ||
| Peanut oil for deep frying, heated to 365 degree F | ||
| Salt | To Taste | |
Directions
Peel plantain; reserve the skin.
Slice the plantain on the slant in 2 1/2 inch pieces.
Soak in water.
Without draining, drop a few pieces of plantain into the oil.
Fry for 2 minutes.
Remove, using a spoon with a long handle.
Repeat until all pieces are fried.
Place a fried plantain piece inside the reserved skin.
Press between the palms of the hands to flatten the fried plantain; the edges will be jagged.
Remove from skin and deep fry again until golden brown.
Flatten and refry all pieces.
Drain on absorbent paper.
Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.
Slice the plantain on the slant in 2 1/2 inch pieces.
Soak in water.
Without draining, drop a few pieces of plantain into the oil.
Fry for 2 minutes.
Remove, using a spoon with a long handle.
Repeat until all pieces are fried.
Place a fried plantain piece inside the reserved skin.
Press between the palms of the hands to flatten the fried plantain; the edges will be jagged.
Remove from skin and deep fry again until golden brown.
Flatten and refry all pieces.
Drain on absorbent paper.
Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.
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